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Benefits of a Catamaran
What does catamaran mean and what benefits a catamaran have?
The demand for catamarans has increased over the last few years for good reason. They are very good and advantaged boats for families and friends.
They offer so much more space, comfort and privacy. The stability is appreciated by everyone, especially those prone to seasickness. And for those who think they are giving up some of the thrill of putting the rail to the wave, the speed of a catamaran should give you some excitement. The shallow draft allows you access to many private beaches and coves other boats cannot enjoy.
Catamaran is a type of multihulled boat or ship consisting of two hulls. Catamarans can be sail- or engine-powered. The catamaran was first discovered being used by the paravas, a fishing community in the southern coast of Tamil Nadu, India.
Catamarans are a relatively recent introduction to the design of boats for both leisure and sport sailing.
· They have a higher speed than other sailboats of the same size. This is because they can have a much larger sail area due to the larger righting moment. They can reach over 1.5 times the speed of the wind.
· Catamarans are less likely to capsize in the classic ‘beam-wise’ manner but often have a tendency to pitchpole instead – where the leeward (downwind) bow sinks into the water and the boat ‘trips’ over forward, leading to a capsize
· Catamarans are more economic.
· Catamarans are more balanced.
· Catamarans has more maneuverability
You can build your own catamaran easily by following some instructions listed in some websites.
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